TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Audience Choice Sessions Spotlight AI Innovation
Top Audience-Selected Sessions Revealed for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
The anticipation is over—TechCrunch has unveiled the most anticipated sessions for Disrupt 2025, chosen directly by the community. After a rigorous selection process and hundreds of submissions, the top five breakout and roundtable sessions are set to lead the conversation in AI, technology, and business growth this October in San Francisco.
Breakout Session Highlights
Agentic AI for Startups: Automate, Adapt, and Accelerate Growth
Anmol Rastogi, Head of Product Management (AI & ML) at Amazon Business, will guide startups on using agentic AI to automate tasks, personalize experiences, and drive data-led growth with real-world case studies.
Embracing AI for a Better Digital Future
Pinterest CTO Matt Madrigal discusses how AI can be harnessed to build positive, inclusive, and productive digital experiences, highlighting Pinterest’s responsible AI initiatives.
AI at the Brink: Strategic Playbook for National Security
Daniel Hendrycks, Executive Director at the Center for AI Safety, explores the risks and safeguards needed as advanced AI becomes a factor in global security. The session will cover technical checks, non-proliferation, and supply chain security.
How to Get Acquired in Tech (Without Selling Out): M&A Tips for Founders and Builders
Aklil Ibssa, Head of Corporate Development and M&A at Coinbase, shares actionable strategies for startups to attract investment or acquisition—without compromising core values like decentralization.
From Vibes to Velocity: How AI Tools Can Help You Achieve Your Development Goals
Tim Rogers, Staff Product Manager at GitHub Copilot, will demonstrate how AI-powered pair programming is transforming developer productivity and autonomy. Learn how Copilot is being used by over 15 million developers to reshape coding workflows.
Roundtable Session Highlights
AI Evaluation 101: Addressing Challenges to Real-World AI Applications
Meta’s Rohit Patel breaks down evaluation methods for generative AI, comparing automated, judge-based, and human-rated systems to ensure robust application performance.
Scaling Search and AI for Millions: Lessons from Reddit Search
Reddit’s Rachel Miller reveals how to build scalable, ethical AI search systems that meet community standards and tackle real-world challenges.
Future of Space Economy in the Low Earth Orbit
Abhi Kumar of UC Berkeley explores the expanding opportunities in Low Earth Orbit, from manufacturing and energy to data infrastructure, including regulatory and investment insights.
How to Train Your Model: Taming AI Agents Without Breaking Them
Kyla Guru, Head of Model Cyber Safety at Anthropic, discusses best practices for developing safe and useful AI models, covering red-teaming, constitutional AI, and more.
The Winning Formula: Turning Your Business into a Trusted, Scalable Community
Kindred co-founders Justine Palefsky and Tasneem Amina share their blueprint for building trust and growth through authentic community engagement.
Why These Sessions Matter for Businesses
For founders, tech leaders, and innovators, these sessions offer practical strategies to:
- Leverage AI to streamline development and scale operations
- Navigate the complexities of M&A while preserving independence
- Understand AI’s impact on national security and regulatory landscapes
- Build responsible, user-centric digital products
- Evaluate and deploy generative AI with confidence
Join the Conversation at Disrupt 2025
Disrupt 2025 will host over 250 speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. See the full agenda here and secure your ticket to save before prices increase.
